e-Shram Portal Completes Five Years, Over 31.89 Crore Unorganised Workers Registered
The e-Shram Portal marked five years of operation, a milestone the Ministry of Labour and Employment has flagged as a key step in extending social security to India's unorganised workforce. From database to one-stop solution The portal was launched on August 26, 2021, as India's first Aadhaar-seeded National Database of Unorganised Workers. Three years later, on October 21, 2024, it was upgraded…
Five years ago, on August 26, 2021, India's Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the e-Shram Portal, marking a pivotal moment in extending social security to the country's unorganised workforce. Initially conceived as a National Database of Unorganised Workers, seeded with Aadhaar, the portal has evolved into e-Shram One-Stop Solution, a comprehensive service delivery platform.
As of today, the e-Shram Portal has completed five years, registering over 31.89 crore unorganised workers. This milestone signifies a significant stride in delivering social security benefits to India's diverse workforce. The portal now provides access to 15 social security and welfare schemes, including the PM-SYM pension scheme, all through a single interface.
Moreover, e-Shram has expanded its reach and capabilities. It now supports 22 languages, making it more accessible across India's states. The portal records family details of migrant workers, enhancing the tracking of dependents and enabling better delivery of benefits. It also facilitates data sharing with state and UT governments for effective last-mile benefit delivery.
Significantly, gig and platform workers are now included under the e-Shram umbrella, reflecting the evolving nature of India's informal workforce. This comprehensive approach not only strengthens benefit delivery but also supports evidence-based policymaking for the unorganised sector.
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